Senior Delivery Manager - Data

About us

We’re the team behind digital retailer Very.

Our purpose, helping families get more out of life, powers everything we do.

And we want our people to get more out of life too! If you’re high-performing, ambitious and make the most of every opportunity, we want to hear from you. In return, you’ll enjoy heaps of flexibility, great perks and benefits, and the freedom to be yourself, keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go.

If you love making a difference, you’ll love making it sparkle for millions of Very customers.

About the team

Our Data function plays a critical role in helping The Very Group make smarter decisions, improve customer experiences and drive business performance. Working at the heart of the business, our teams deliver the platforms, products and insights that enable colleagues across Technology, Commercial, Finance and Operations to make data-driven decisions.

This opportunity sits within our Logistics & Fulfilment (L&F) portfolio, supporting the technology and data initiatives that underpin how we move products efficiently through our supply chain and into our customers' homes.

You'll join a collaborative Delivery community, working alongside Product Managers, Engineers, Architects, Analysts and business stakeholders to deliver meaningful outcomes across a complex and evolving technology landscape.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Data Delivery Manager to lead a cross-functional Data squad supporting our Logistics & Fulfilment portfolio. You’ll be accountable for turning business priorities into a clear and achievable delivery roadmap, enabling the squad to deliver trusted data products, platforms and insights that improve operational performance and customer outcomes.

As a senior leader within the Delivery function, you'll be accountable for ensuring programmes and products are delivered effectively, balancing pace, quality, risk and business value. You'll work across multiple squads, bringing together technical and business teams to align priorities, manage dependencies and drive delivery outcomes.

You'll be comfortable operating in complex environments, helping teams navigate challenges while creating the conditions for successful delivery. Whether it's facilitating planning, managing stakeholders, resolving blockers or coaching teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring our data initiatives deliver lasting value.

Key responsibilities include:

• Own the end-to-end delivery of a cross-functional Data squad aligned to Logistics & Fulfilment.

• Partnering with Product, Engineering and Business teams to define and deliver strategic roadmaps.

• Managing dependencies, risks, governance and delivery milestones across multiple initiatives.

• Building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, translating technical concepts into meaningful business outcomes.

• Supporting and coaching agile delivery teams to drive high performance and continuous improvement.

• Facilitating effective planning, reporting and decision-making processes.

• Driving a culture of accountability, collaboration and value-focused delivery.

• Working closely with internal teams and external partners to achieve successful outcomes.

About you

You'll be an experienced Delivery leader who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, data and business change. You'll have a track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex initiatives and be comfortable engaging with both technical specialists and senior stakeholders.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience delivering complex data products, platforms or initiatives within Data, Analytics, Data Engineering or Platform environments.

• Strong understanding of modern data technologies including data pipelines, ETL processes, cloud data platforms and data warehousing concepts.

• Experience working with product backlogs, roadmaps, prioritisation and outcome-based planning.

• The ability to build credibility with Engineers, Architects, Product Managers and senior business leaders.

• Experience leading delivery across multiple cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.

• Experience applying agile, lean and traditional delivery approaches, selecting the right methodology for the challenge at hand.

• Strong risk, dependency and programme management capabilities.

• Experience coaching teams and promoting continuous improvement.

• Experience working with external suppliers and delivery partners.

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience working within Retail, eCommerce, Logistics or Supply Chain environments.

• Exposure to AWS-based data platforms and modern cloud technologies.

• Experience delivering data transformation or platform modernisation programmes.

Some of our benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews

• £1000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• LinkedIn Learning access
• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

• Matched pension up to 6%
• More benefits can be found on our career site

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a one stage interview process for this position:

1st stage - A one hour face-to-face interview with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience + competency questions. This is also a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

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Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities

We’re building a culture of everyday inclusion, and welcome applications from anyone who believes they can do the job. We don’t discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you need reasonable adjustments to apply, interview, or perform a role, let us know via [email protected]. We’ll be happy to support you.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and have nine brilliant colleague networks - including DAWN (Disability Awareness at Very) and Think (Neurodiversity at Very) - that are helping us make Very an even more inclusive place to work.